Blaze Destroys Tifton Lumber Plant and Offices
A massive fire swept through the Tifton Lumber Co remilling plant in Tifton Georgia destroying the mill sheds dry kilns and office content with losses estimated at about 30 000 above insurance The plant owned by O Neill Manufacturing Co of Rome employed several workers and had about 53000 feet of dressed lumber in yards at the time of the blaze Insurance totaled over 23000 with the rest borne by the owner J J O Neill faces a uncertain future regarding rebuilding plans and employment.
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Tifton
Tifton Lumber Co
South Georgia
Tifton Lumber Coms
O’neill Manufacturing Co
Rome
Irs
Roosevelt Signs Cuba Reciprocity Bill Today
Washington December 17 the president signed the Cuba reciprocity bill a few minutes before noon and issued a proclamation declaring the Cuban reciprocity treaty effective ten days hence. The reduction in sugar duties raises questions on imports from other countries as Britain Germany and France may demand equal terms under the favored nation clause and the issue is set for renewed discussion.
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Washington
Cuba
State Department
Dlinger
British West Indies
United States
Germany
France
Austria
Lokewise
Olney
Cleveland 3
Debated Money Matters in City Finance Committee Session
City Hall session of the Finance Committee led by Alderman Inman discussed municipal records disposal. Clerk Campbell to obtain dusting and fireproof vaulting costs for January work. Committee set aside 500 pounds for the National Association of School Superintendents meeting next February. Grady hospital trustees asked about coal quality. committee urged hospital to decline inferior coal.
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City Hall
Couner
Alderman Inman
Campbell
National Association of School Superintendents
Grady Hospital
Xmas Gifts From Buehl Book Co Pop Up
Columbus Ga December 17 Special an elderly Black man Elbert Morris 50 was fatally hurt in a domestic struggle with his wife Ann Morris in eastern Muscogee county yesterday afternoon the incident followed a dispute over a public safety item and is under police review.
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Wite
Columbus
Elbert Morris
Ann Morris
Muscogee County
Four Children Die in Cabin Fire Near Athens Georgia
A cabin in Oconee County owned by Arthur Copeland burned, killing four young Negro children who were left home alone. Neighbors who were possum hunters broke down doors as flames engulfed the structure but could not rescue the youngsters before the fire gutted the house. Copeland and his wife returned after the tragedy, saying they had left the children unattended and unaware of danger. The cause of the fire remains undetermined.
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Athena
Kens
Oconee County
Arthur Copeland
Salem
Copeland
Ahrldken
Copaland
Girl Burned To Death In Home Fire In Decatur
In Decatur Alabama on December 17 a 17 year old girl, daughter of Mr T Ham lion, was burned to death at Slipup county home. She stood near the fireplace when her skirt ignited. Her little sister tried to douse the flames with water but the clothing was consumed and the girl died two hours later.
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Decatur
Ala
T Hamlion
Slipup
Prince Returns Today To Bring Rival For Christmas Day Race
Jack Prince comes from New York today likely bringing the rider who will test Walthour on Christmas at Piedmont Park. Opponent unresolved between Leander and Michael, both high draw cards. Home arrival Monday afternoon expected crowds to welcome the big six day winner who has repeatedly defeated western riders in America. If Leander faces Walthour it will be a mile heat with best two of three declared the winner. if Michael, a 20 mile race is scheduled for Christmas Day.
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Jack Prince
New York
Walthour
Piedmont Park
Leander
Michael
America
Mila Heata
Master and Servant Slain Near Red River
In Red River parish near Bayou Pierre the bodies of employer J T Watkins and enslaved man George Manuel are found shot after an ambush. Robbery is suspected as the motive, with rumors of a white man’s possible complicity and impending arrest reported from Coushatta.
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Shreveport
George Manuel
J T. Watkins
Bayou Pierre
Red River Parish
Red River
Coushatta
Four Brothers In Fatal Shootout At Paulding County Dance
In Dallas Georgia a country dance at John Brooks' near Cobu line ended with gunfire. Shipp shot Cantrell, then Cantrell's brother William Cantrell shot Shipp, followed by George Shipp shooting William Cantrell. Fifteen shots total wounded Will Shipp, Clarence Cantrell, and George Grogan. Whisky blamed for the melee.
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Dallas
John Brooks
Paulding County
Cobu
Win Shipp
Clarence Cantrell
William Cantrell
Will Shipp
George Shipp
George Grogan
Wil Shipp
Tvn
Boyle shoots at woman in Brooklyn attempted murder
George Boyle a known young white man is sought by police for firing one shot at Ela Pugh a white resident of 22114 Marietta street through a lattice door in Brooklyn The bullet missed and Boyle fled Captain Henry Jennings and Detective Sergeant Harvey Tedford led the lookout police report suggests he was drinking and tried to gain entry before firing toward the woman.
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George Boyle
Ela Pugh
Marietta Street
Brooklyn
Boyle
Henry Jennings
Evening Watch
Harvey Tedford
Peddler Lizzie Joyce Arrested For Selling Without License
Greek peddler Lizzie Joyce was found at a residence with wares to sell after without license. Policeman Bayne of 70 Pearl Street arrested her after questioning her wares and license status. Joyce posted bail set at 975 dollars and was released.
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Lizzie Joyce
Bayne
Pearl Street
Lizzla Joyce
Polica Gli
Colored Ministers Named
The annual AME conference presided by Bishop Crangon of Oregon appointed presiding elders and ministers across districts. Listings include Atlanta District with E H Oller and J P Wragg among others, Gainesville District led by G W Arborold, Griffin District with M M Alston, Rome Circuit with O G Woshen, and numerous appointments to churches, stations, and supplied posts. Delegates to the triennial conference named.
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African Methodist Episcopal Church
Bishop Crangon
Oregon
Atlanta
E. H. Oller
Chapel Street
H Travis
Gate City
L Johnson
Land Street
North Atlanta
C Dennis
Wing Street
Battle Hill
EB White
College Park
W_ Bolin
Grantville
Coggins
Grant Hills
P. Wragg
Agent
American Bible Society
Loyd Street
Gainesville
G. W Arhold
Presiding Alder
Athens
Pearl Mills
J. M. Anderson
Fort Street
W Adams
J. Luke
JP Lawson
Clark University
G. W. Arnold
Centerside
Covington
L. H King
Duluth
Elberton Circuit
J. H. Brandon
Guineaville
J. D. Loveejoy
Gillaville
Harmony Grove
ER. Miller
Hoschton
C. HL Blake
Lavonia
A. C Cheerless
Lawrenceville
J W Swain
Nicholson
ZA. Allison
Oxford
H. H. Monaon
Roswell
GW. Lamar
Sewanee
A. G. Story
Delegates Named for Unspecified Meeting by Presiding Officers
Alston DD and E H Oliver named lay delegates with L J Price Wo M Wilkins MD appointed. reserves include President W H Crogman D Lit and W H Harper as attendants.
Reduced Holiday Fares for Teachers and Students
The Southern Railway offers Christmas holiday fares for teachers and students from December 8 to 22 with final return January 6 1904 to all southeast points such as Washington Cincinnati Louisville and St Louis at one and one third plus 25 cents round trip. Regular holiday rates from December 23 to January 1 with final return January 4 apply to the same destinations. Certificates from school officials required. Call at Union Depot or City Ticket Office. J C Beam Jr D P A Atlanta Ga.
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Southern Railway
Washington
Cincinnati
Louisville
Bt Ldula
School of College
Union Depot
City
J.C. Beam, JR
D.P A
Atlanta
The
Mississippi
Ohio and Potomac Rivera
Money Raised for Seaboard Air Line Security Loan
New York reports increased demand for Sea Board Air Line securities after Blair-Ryan syndicate funds. Blair-Ryan advanced 2,500,000 on unregistered notes secured by securities in the company's treasury. Morton Trust Company financing at 1 percent commission. notes bear 6 percent and are redeemable on ten days notice. Wall Street bankers deem the loan temporary to aid forthcoming developments benefiting the Sea Board.
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New York
SeaBoard Air Line
Morton Trust Company
Wall Street
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Snotherry Shoe Co
Whitehall St
Blaze
Titan Lumber Company
Bill
Roosevelt
Buehl Book Co
Whitehall
Girl
Prince
Watking
Manuel
Infante
Becklet
Saprople and Remedy Co
Chicago
Spapesi
Shipps
Cantrells
Wiliam Cantrell
Woman
Stolicemas
Toc
Sherlock
Holmes
Colliers
Winston Cuurchill
Collier's
Mber
E. H. Carroll & CO
Marietta St
Seaboard
Atlanta, GA
Fielder & Allen GO
Peachtree St
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